In honor of those who served
during World War II from
the Township of Monroe
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Lawrence Gavek • Clifford Nolton • Joseph Rusinko
[Honor Roll of Veterans] — — Map (db m129722) WM
Fourteen miles from Tunkhannock, Fourth Encampment of Sullivan's Army, on the march from Wyoming to Teaoga August 4-5, 1779, lay on this lowland known as blade Walnut Flats. — — Map (db m90564) HM
The famed baseball pitcher was born in Factoryville. Attended Keystone Academy, 1895-98; Bucknell University, 1898-1901. He was with the New York Giants, 1900-26, and Cincinnati Reds, 1916-18; pitched 373 winning games, achieving a National League . . . — — Map (db m89330) HM
[Marker panels, from left to right, read]
The greatest pitcher of the 1st Quarter of the 1900's was raised in Factoryville and graduated from Keystone [Academy, now College]. His reputation as a gentleman rivaled his fame as a pitcher.
He joined . . . — — Map (db m102839) HM
Selecting Trees
Most members of the Maple family produce maple syrup. The favorite of sugarmakers is the Sugar Maple (Acer saccarum), which has a higher level of sugar than others. The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is quite plentiful in our . . . — — Map (db m253206)
Gen. John Sullivan's army camped on the lowland on the opposite side of the river Aug. 1-2, 1779. It was the second camp from Fort Wyoming at Wilkes-Barre en route to Tioga. — — Map (db m90606) WM
To aid the citizens of Exeter Township in their recovery from
the June 1972 "Agnes Flood Disaster"
- Executed by -
the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Wyoming
[officers not transcribed]
- In cooperation with -
Wyoming County . . . — — Map (db m100940) HM
Across the river is the site of the Indian town. "King" Teedyuscung stopped here with Frederick Post, May 17, 1760, on his way to Tioga and the "great concourse in the West." — — Map (db m188170) HM
Educator, scholar, mentor, environmentalist, leader, visionary, friend, gentleman of the highest integrity, and a man whose word you could trust.
Howard's passion for teaching and his love of nature were combined in an exceptional career that . . . — — Map (db m252472) HM
In honor and
in memory of all
from the Laceyville
area who served
in the Armed Forces
————————
Flagpole in memory of
Larry Wiles
for his dedicated service
to the Laceyville . . . — — Map (db m109606) WM
Meshoppen
remembers those who
died for their country
so nobly and gallantly
World War II
Lt.(JG) John Henry Fassett USNR
1st. Lt. Walter Joseph Fassett AAF
2nd. Lt. Martin Harrison Cortright USA
S/Sgt. Jerry Edwin Teetsel . . . — — Map (db m109857) WM
First Lieutenant of
52nd Reg. P.V. and A.D.C.
after three years service
died of disease contracted
[in a] Rebel prison Jany. 10th 1865
in the 21st year of his age. — — Map (db m263303) HM WM
Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, Speaker of the House, 1861-63. Returned to Congress 1893-1903. Retired to his home, which stood on this site, until his death in 1907. — — Map (db m89343) HM
This reinforced concrete structure was the largest of its kind ever built when it went into service in 1915 on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. The bridge, 2,375 feet long and rising 240 feet above Tunkhannock Creek, was the focal point . . . — — Map (db m52940) HM
Tunkhannock Viaduct
1912 — Built — 1915
by
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad Company
W. H. Truesdale — President
G. J. Ray — Chief Engineer
Flickwir & Bush — Contractors
Length 2375 feet • . . . — — Map (db m102847) HM
Erected in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors from Wyoming County, who fought for the preservation of the Union from 1861 to 1865, — — Map (db m90585) WM
Tunkhannock is a historic, friendly Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Community, a gateway to the Endless Mountains. Iroquois canoes, pioneers' rafts, canal boats and trains have all passed by this place, where Tunkhannock Creek—the "small . . . — — Map (db m128232) HM
Gen. John Sullivan’s army on Aug. 3, 1779 camped by the river. Third camp from Fort Wyoming. Part of the Clinton-Sullivan campaign ending in the rout of the Six Nations Iroquois. The Tory-Indian menace on the frontier was eliminated. — — Map (db m46560) HM
Dedicated on November 7, 2009
to all past, present, and future men and women
of the United States Armed Forces who stand
strong for our freedom. We thank you.
The Freedom Tree Project sponsored by
donations to the Tunkhannock Tree . . . — — Map (db m128231) WM
Tunkhannock
Twelve miles from Quialutimack
on the march from Wyoming to Teaoga
August 3, 1779
lay on lowlands between this point and the river
— — Map (db m190125) WM
The name of a Delaware Indian village located at the mouth of the creek in the mid-18th century. Visited by Cammerhof in 1749. Hays and Tatemy found it deserted in 1758. The name means "small stream." — — Map (db m90605) HM
Winner of five medals in track & field, 1900 Olympic Games in Paris (two gold, two silver, one bronze). Co-holder, world record, 100 - meter dash, 1900. Member, National Track & Field Hall of Fame and Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. At the . . . — — Map (db m90584) HM
Formed on April 4, 1842 out of Luzerne County. The name, honoring the Wyoming Valley, is derived from and Indian word meaning “extensive meadows.” County seat of Tunkhannock was settled 1790; incorporated 1841. Sullivan’s March passed . . . — — Map (db m46557) HM
